POKEMON Go developer Niantic has confirmed plans to release Legendary Pokemon in 2017. Here are the Gen 1 and Gen 2 Legendaries that will be coming soon.

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Gen 1 Legendary Pokemon Zapdos

Players have also found references to “Raids” a new game mechanic that looks set to launch new global goals for teams to unlock additional rewards.

It’s unclear if this will included Legendary Pokemon and at the moment, timed-raids and their full game mechanics are still unknown.

Another part of this update is apparently going to see Gyms share links over distances with other held Gyms, which could feed into the next big feature.

Niantic teased the changes in a recent blog post, writing: “We’re still at the beginning of the journey and there’s a lot more to come.

“With spring arriving in the northern hemisphere, players can look forward to all new cooperative social gameplay experiences in Pokemon Go that will give Trainers new and exciting reasons to get back into the sunshine.”